Ekasar - Wai, Satara

Ekasar is a village situated in the Wai tehsil of Satara district, Maharashtra. It is located approximately 6 km from the tehsil headquarters in Wai and around 40 km from the district headquarters in Satara. Ekasar village is a designated Gram Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Ekasar is 563116. The village covers a total geographical area of 463 hectares and falls under the 412803 pincode. Wai is the nearest town, located about 6 km away.

Ekasar village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Wai Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Satara Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Ekasar

As per Census 2011, Ekasar village has a total population of 1,859 people, consisting of 887 males and 972 females. The village has 397 households and a sex ratio of 1,095 females per 1,000 males. There are 184 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 1,396 literate and 463 illiterate residents. Additionally, 166 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Ekasar are given below:

Nearby Villages of Ekasar

Ekasar is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Ekasar

Ekasar is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Wathar, while the nearest airport is Pune Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 53.8 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Wai to Ekasar is about 6 km, with a usual travel time of around 15-30 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Satara to Ekasar is about 40 km, with the usual travel time around 1-1.25 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Ekasar

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Ekasar village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Ekasar

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Ekasar village are given below:

FAQs about Ekasar